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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Video - Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnet… More
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Medium

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Shortage

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6+

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$78,338
$62,264
Real-time Wages
not available
Average annual wage posted in jobs advertised online on February 8, 2023
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Typical Wages
$74,424
Mean Annual Wage
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Potential Candidates in South Dakota by County
Source: Individuals with active résumés in the workforce system.
Advertised Job Openings in South Dakota by County
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Top Employers Posting Jobs
Employer Name Job Openings
State of South Dakota 2
GCC 1
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Projected Annual Openings
12
2% of the 618 total estimated annual openings in Life, Physical, and Social Science occupations.
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
Industries by Employment
Industry Title Estimated Employment
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 79
Self-Employed and Unpaid Family Workers, All Jobs Confidential
Mining (except Oil and Gas) Confidential
Support Activities for Mining Confidential
Educational Services Confidential
Source: Labor Market Information Center, SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation